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Generic medicines are a lower-cost version of a brand-name drug. Generics become available when the patent (or license) expires on a brand-name drug. For example, atorvastatin calcium is the generic name for the brand-name cholesterol drug Lipitor®. Generic drugs are chemically equal to the brand name drug, but don't use the brand name. They are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and typically cost less than brand name medicines. All generic drugs go through the same FDA testing and review as the brand-name versions.

Brand-name drugs

Brand name medicines are manufactured and sold by a pharmaceutical company that holds a patent (or license) on the actual drug or drug name. For example, Lipitor® is a brand name for the cholesterol medicine atorvastatin calcium.

Most health conditions can be treated with medicines. Your doctor may prescribe different types of medicine for a short-term condition (like a cold or an ear infection) than for a long-term health condition (like asthma, high blood pressure or allergies). The types of medicines you receive and how much it costs depends on the health condition for which you're being treated.

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Your prescription drug plan may cover both brand name drugs and generic drugs. Generic drugs have the same active-ingredient formula as a brand name drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than brand name drugs and are rated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be as safe and effective as brand name drugs.

Coverage of prescription drugs and supplies listed on the drug list/formulary is subject to your benefit plan's design and coverage provisions and may differ from that listed. Not all generic drugs are equivalent to the available brand drug. Please check with your pharmacist.

The retail prices displayed above represent estimated prices for your prescription drugs. Prices are retail pharmacy estimates only and are based on typical contracted prices paid to pharmacies. Prices do not include federal, state, or local taxes or additional fees. The actual price you pay is determined by your benefit plan, and will be calculated at your pharmacy at the time of purchase.

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